Rane MP2015 Rotary Mixer Review

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    Overview

    The New Rane MP2015 rotary digital mixer has excellent build quality, top-notch sound, and a cool "throwback" way of mix music using knobs as opposed to faders. The Rane MP2015 has four channels and an additional sub-mix channel that can be used to link other channels together for easier track manipulation. The MP2015 is also compatible with both Traktor & Serato without any additional hardware. Check out our full review video after the jump.

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    Setup & First Impressions

    The New Rane MP2015 rotary digital mixer has excellent build quality, top-notch sound, and a cool "throwback" way of mix music using knobs as opposed to faders. The Rane MP2015 has four channels and an additional sub-mix channel that can be used to link other channels together for easier track manipulation. The MP2015 is also compatible with both Traktor & Serato without any additional hardware. The Internal dual-USB soundcard that is present on the MP2015 is capable of running Traktor DVS timecode as well as Serato timecode and capable of easy DJ changeovers. The Rotary style mixers work excellent for EDM and fast structured style dance music where knobs give the user more control over the mix, EQ, and Filters better than before.

    The Rane MP2015 also has an isolator section at the top which also allows for some cool EQ effects on the fly. The MP2015 has a plethora of inputs and output styles to suit all styles of DJ setups. Check out the full video review of the MP2015 above for more detailed information on this new fresh mixer.

    Conclusion / Recommended For

    In Conclusion, the Rane MP2015 Mixer is an excellent and unique mixing tool for DJ's who want digital Rotary control over their mixes. The MP2015 has excellent build quality, beautiful rotary knobs, and that nice wood finish ont he sides. The MP2015 also has dual USB ports that are compatible with almost all DJ software including Traktor and Serato DJ. The MP2015 also has that unique Isolator built in to change EQ crossover adjustments and the Sub-Mix channel for making sweeping changes across multiple channels with a single control. On the downside, the MP2015 won't be for mixing fader-lovers and its rather expensive. But if you are a DJ who wants that old analog Rotary feel to get great control over your mixes, then the Rane MP2015 is the only way to go...

    Pros

      -EXCELLENT Build Quality -Beautiful Rotory Knobs Feel and Weight -Dual USB Soundcard For Easy DJ Change-Over -Compatible with Both Traktor & Serato (DVS Control) -Isolator Section Provides EQ Crossover Adjustments -Sub-Mix Channel for Combining Inputs for Easy Manipulation

    Cons

      -Expensive

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